Prevent for Schools

Cookies

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Where we use cookies on our website

The list below shows all of the cookies that are set by this website.

Name

Typical Content

Expires

PHPSESSID

Random character string used to track the sequence of pages you look at during a visit. (httponly)

When you close your browser

check

value 1 : used to check if cookies are enabled for the user

20 years

Cookies set by Third Party sites

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Local Shared Objects (Flash Cookies)

We use the Adobe Flash Player to deliver its video content services. To improve user experience, Local Shared Objects - or Flash Cookies as they are commonly known - are employed to provide features such as auto-resume and for saving your preferences. Flash Cookies are stored on a user's terminal much the same as cookies are, however it is not possible to manage them at browser level in the same way.

How to disable Flash Cookies:

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